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FICCI Frames 2023 to take place from 3 to 5 May
Mumbai: FICCI Frames 2023, one of the most significant media and entertainment conventions in Asia, is scheduled to take place from May 3rd to 5th at Hotel Westin, Powai Lake in Mumbai, India. This three-day event will provide a unique platform for the media and entertainment industry’s stakeholders to come together and discuss the latest trends and innovations in the sector. With an impressive line-up of industry experts and leaders, FICCI Frames 2023 promises to be an unparalleled experience for attendees.
The event will kickstart with the Inauguration ceremony, graced by Indian Actor Ayushmann Khurrana and Turkish Actor Burak Deniz. The theme of this year’s convention is Inspire-Innovate-Immerse, celebrating the evolution of the industry and reflect on its future. The convention’s agenda includes panel discussions, conferences, exhibitions, fireside chats, masterclasses, and workshops, covering various topics such as film, television, animation, gaming, music, and digital media and other sub sectors of Media & Entertainment industry.
The event will witness the participation of several Ministers, senior bureaucrats, and policymakers, along with industry veterans and leaders. Notable personalities like Jyoti Deshpande, Chair, FICCI M&E Division and CEO, Viacom18; Gopal Vittal MD & CEO, Bharti Airtel; Siddharth Roy Kapur, Former President of Producer Guild of India, Founder & MD, Roy Kapur Films; Aman Gupta, Co-founder & CMO, BoAt; Nikkhil Advani, Director & producer Emmay Entt & Motion Pictures LLP; Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas Group India; Anil Kapoor, Indian Actor; Manoj Bajpayee, Indian Actor; Ayushmann Khurrana, Indian Actor; Aditya Roy Kapur, Indian Actor; Hansal Mehta, Indian Filmmaker; Megha Tata, CEO, Cosmos Maya; Devendra Darda, Managing Director, Lokmat Media Group; Harit Nagpal, MD & CEO, Tata Play; Ishan John Chatterjee, Director, India, Youtube; T.V. Ramachandran, President, Broadband India Forum; Abraham Thomas, CEO, Big FM; Rohit Jain, Managing Director, Lions Gate; Kamal Gianchandani, CEO, PVR Picture Ltd among with other eminent leaders.
FICCI Frames has been a significant event for the media and entertainment industry for over two decades, providing a platform for professionals to network, learn, and discuss the future of the industry. FICCI Frames 2023 is expected to be an exceptional experience for all the attendees, providing them with unparalleled insights and opportunities for networking and collaborations.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
